Hamler, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hamler: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hamler and Henry County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Henry County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 411 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Henry County compares with Ohio
Henry County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Henry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Henry County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 123.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.0 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 58% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.9% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.3% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 21.9% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Henry County is lower on garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Henry County at a glance: 7.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.1 across Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 411 crashes involving commercial trucks in Henry County since 2015: 284 people were injured and 26 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
With 1 truck crash reported in Hamler since 2015, this page uses Henry County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.2% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.3% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.2%).
Road surface: 13.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come CR-7 (1), CR-L (1) and SR-108 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Hamler fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 24.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Ohio.
- 13.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Henry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-65 | 2 |
| CR-7 | 1 |
| CR-L | 1 |
| SR-108 | 1 |
| SR-109 | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| US-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Henry County) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 145 |
| US-6 | 73 |
| SR-108 | 24 |
| SR-65 | 18 |
| SR-109 | 15 |
| SR-281 | 14 |
| SR-110 | 10 |
| US-00024 | 8 |
Hamler at a glance
| Population | 600 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 726 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43524) | $60,882 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43524) | $161,168 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Henry County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 24 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 31 | +30% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 33 | +6% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 31 | -6% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 31. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hamler
How many truck accidents are there in Hamler?
Since 2015, 411 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Henry County (284 injured, 26 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Hamler?
SR-65 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hamler since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hamler?
January has the most truck crashes in Henry County, 12.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hamler?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Henry County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Hamler compared with Ohio?
Henry County records 123.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hamler?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.